I am a writer, academic, filmmaker. Teach broadcast studies at University of Delhi. When not in a classroom I write stories. My work has been published in various newspapers and journals. The short story and the long essay are two forms I enjoy reading and writing most. My work usually explores areas of masculinity, feminism, cinema and urban life. Once upon a time I was a media professional, worked with the Times of India and NDTV. Now I breathe amidst words, chai and youthful students. I live in Delhi, India, without a dog or cat.
“So, how is marriage treating you?” “It’s all good,” She sighed,” but I really, really miss my pillow.” “So, just carry it to your new home.” “No, no it’s not the same. I will just have to yearn for it till I stop yearning for it.” And she too misses her pillow I thought. I […]
Washington is a surprise. The capital of the most powerful democracy in the world- “Washington”,the city is pretty unassuming, almost as if it is sitting unaware of its power. In short it manages without trying to disarm you with its seamlessly quiet and gentle grandeur. Living to its name it washed us with rain as […]
Zee Tv’s Little Champs, caught it thanks to my sister raving about it. Or most Tv is only about ‘Swayamvars’ without the free food. But a pass. Oh man! but does this show work! Great kids! Kya sur hai! Aur kya Awaaz hai! Aur kya taal Hai! A great way to find talent. Give them […]
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An age and type of India understood ‘Pop’ music from Michael Jackson. He was the man who introduced western music to the alleys of DDA flats where bourgeosie ideas of Western music were still soundlessly alien. He was subaltern in more ways than one.I studied in a convent and there was always a divide as […]